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Elon Musk to Donate His Wealth Before 2036? Tesla CEO Says He Might After Nobel Prize Winner's Challenge

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  • Money won't matter in 2036 due to the advent of AI and robots.

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  • Acemoglu proposed that Musk pledge to donate his current wealth of approximately $1 trillion to charity no later than 2036, to put his money where his mouth is.

    60% confidence
  • The pledge would establish credibility for AI and assuage concerns about the political and social influence of billionaires and trillionaires.

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  • If money does not matter in 2036, Musk may not have a trillion dollars to give away, which raises the question of why his wealth is worth a trillion today.

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